Highest-rated cheap eats in Flint by diners

Americans spend a lot of money on eating out—in 2024, that totaled $1.54 trillion, or nearly 59% of all food spending. So, it's only natural to want the best bang for your restaurant dollar.

Value has become a key component of what diners look for when they eat out, with more than 7 in 10 consumers eyeing menus for value meals. At the same time, many diners also look for something new and exciting, hoping to sample new flavors or food with ingredients that are too expensive to make at home.

Many ethnic cuisines also provide a lot of value because they aren't as expensive to produce. Many Mexican dishes fall into this category because tortillas are cheaper to produce than bread. Many Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Filipino, and Cambodian food, also rely on low-cost ingredients and simple food preparation techniques.

Food trucks and street food vendors also offer cheaper food, thanks to lower overhead costs. Their limited menus typically focus on one type of food, allowing them to simplify purchasing and pass the savings on in the form of lower prices.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Flint area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 8, 2025. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews were considered, and a cost of "$" (out of 4) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than five locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.

Gina's Pizza

1 / 30

#30. Gina's Pizza

- Rating: 3.7/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 766 Chamberlain St. Flushing, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Starlite Diner

2 / 30

#29. Starlite Diner

- Rating: 3.7/5 (184 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1500 North Center Road Burton, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Diners
- Read more on Yelp

Bob's Original Pizza

3 / 30

#28. Bob's Original Pizza

- Rating: 3.8/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5534 Richfield Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Rocco's Pizza Take Out

4 / 30

#27. Rocco's Pizza Take Out

- Rating: 3.8/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4501 East Hill Road Ste G Grand Blanc, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Torch Bar & Grill

5 / 30

#26. Torch Bar & Grill

- Rating: 3.8/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 522 Buckham Aly Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Dive Bars, Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

The Red Baron

6 / 30

#25. The Red Baron

- Rating: 3.9/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2495 South Center Road Burton, Michigan
- Categories: Sports Bars, Pubs, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

La Azteca Taco House

7 / 30

#24. La Azteca Taco House

- Rating: 3.9/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1902 West Court St. Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Hong Da

8 / 30

#23. Hong Da

- Rating: 3.9/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2922 Flushing Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Timothy's Pub

9 / 30

#22. Timothy's Pub

- Rating: 4.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2890 Robert T Longeay Blvd. Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Burgers, Chicken Wings, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

China 1

10 / 30

#21. China 1

- Rating: 4.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3867 Lapeer Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Lupe's

11 / 30

#20. Lupe's

- Rating: 4.0/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1112 Elms Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Great Lakes Smoothie Co. & Eatery

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#19. Great Lakes Smoothie Co. & Eatery

- Rating: 4.1/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8048 Miller Road Ste A Swartz Creek, Michigan
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Moy Kong Express

13 / 30

#18. Moy Kong Express

- Rating: 4.1/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 530 South Center Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Cantonese Gourmet South

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#17. Cantonese Gourmet South

- Rating: 4.1/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3205 South Saginaw St. Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Canton Chinese Restaurant

15 / 30

#16. Canton Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5313 Fenton Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Westside Diner

16 / 30

#15. Westside Diner

- Rating: 4.1/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2336 South Ballenger Hwy Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Diners
- Read more on Yelp

Big John Steak & Onion

17 / 30

#14. Big John Steak & Onion

- Rating: 4.2/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3485 Fenton Road Burton, Michigan
- Categories: Cheesesteaks
- Read more on Yelp

Gourmet Wok

18 / 30

#13. Gourmet Wok

- Rating: 4.2/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1358 West Bristol Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Cantonese Gourmet East

19 / 30

#12. Cantonese Gourmet East

- Rating: 4.2/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3110 Richfield Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Cafe Rhema

20 / 30

#11. Cafe Rhema

- Rating: 4.2/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 432 South Saginaw St. Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Venues & Event Spaces, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Soggy Bottom Bar

21 / 30

#10. Soggy Bottom Bar

- Rating: 4.3/5 (173 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 613 M L King Ave. Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Bars, New American
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Hoffmans Deco Deli and Cafe

22 / 30

#9. Hoffmans Deco Deli and Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 444 South Saginaw St. Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

Ten Fu Chinese Gourmet

23 / 30

#8. Ten Fu Chinese Gourmet

- Rating: 4.3/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1621 South Saginaw St. Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Totem Books

24 / 30

#7. Totem Books

- Rating: 4.4/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 620 West Court St. Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Bookstores, Vinyl Records, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Great Harvest Bread Co.

25 / 30

#6. Great Harvest Bread Co.

- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 252 Perry Road Grand Blanc, Michigan
- Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Steady Eddy's Cafe

26 / 30

#5. Steady Eddy's Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 300 East First St. Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

El Especial Mexican Restaurant

27 / 30

#4. El Especial Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.6/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4513 West Pasadena Ave. Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Omega Ham & Corn Beef Deli

28 / 30

#3. Omega Ham & Corn Beef Deli

- Rating: 4.6/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6339 South Saginaw St. Grand Blanc, Michigan
- Categories: Delis, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

J T's Country Kitchen

29 / 30

#2. J T's Country Kitchen

- Rating: 4.6/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8012 Miller Road Swartz Creek, Michigan
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Vehicle City Tacos

30 / 30

#1. Vehicle City Tacos

- Rating: 4.7/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 119 North Grand Traverse Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 388 metros.